Michael Kornfeind was awarded the Outstanding Major in Literature Award during the 2013 Honors Convocation at North Central College.

Michael Kornfeind, son of Marjorie and Michael Kornfeind of Aurora was awarded the Outstanding Major in Literature Award during Honors Day May 14 at North Central College.

A senior, Michael is majoring in English literature at North Central College. He has served as a tutor for the Writing Center, as a preceptor for English courses and engaged in independent studies. His name regularly appears on the Dean’s List. He is a graduate of Waubonsie Valley High School.

Jeremy Thurlby was awarded the Outstanding Major in Art Award during North Central College's 2013 Honors Convocation.

Jeremy Thurlby of Oswego, Ill., was awarded the Outstanding Major in Art Award during Honors Day May 14 at North Central College in Naperville, Ill.

A senior, Jeremy is majoring in studio art at North Central College. Focusing on 3D work, he likes constructing things with his hands. His artwork reflects his background in the trades and his talents in blacksmithing and welding.

Kimberly Grazulis earns Outstanding Major in Writing, Outstanding Major in French and Outstanding Student in Arts & Letters Division awards at North Central.

Kimberly Grazulis, daughter of Ellen Akerman and John Grazulis, of Lockport, Ill., received three awards—the Outstanding Major in English writing Award, the Outstanding Major in French Award, and the Outstanding Student the Arts and Letters Division Award—during Honors Day May 14 at North Central College.

A senior, Kimberly has a double major in English writing and in French at North Central College. She is a graduate of Lockport Township High School.

Amber Dvorak received two awards—Outstanding Major in Interactive Media Studies and Megan Sweeney Award—during 2013 Honors Convocation at North Central College.

Amber Dvorak, daughter of Donna and Robert Dvorak, of Schiller Park, Ill., received two awards—the Outstanding Major in Interactive Media Studies and the Megan Sweeney Award—during Honors Day May 14 at North Central College.

A senior, Amber is majoring in interactive media studies with a focus in graphic arts with minors in print journalism and Spanish at North Central College. She is a graduate of East Leyden High School.

Dr. Frannie Léautier, executive secretary of the African Capacity Building Foundation, will give North Central College’s Commencement address June 8.

Dr. Frannie Léautier, executive secretary of one of Africa’s most important organizations, the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), will deliver the Commencement address June 8 at North Central College’s 148th Commencement ceremony.

Patricia Schacht, North Central College assistant professor of psychology, co-presents with former student a poster about research on bullying.

Patricia Schacht, North Central College assistant professor of psychology, gave a poster presentation about her research on bullying at a national psychology conference, the Society for Research in Child Development, held in Seattle April 18-20. The poster was titled “The Effects of Marital Conflict and Parenting on Children’s Bullying, Victimization, and Coping Behaviors.”

Schacht co-presented with recent graduate Rachel Garthe ’12, who majored in psychology and was a College Scholar. Garthe is a graduate student at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Six faculty receive tenure, promotions

At its May 2013 meeting, the Board of Trustees of North Central College granted tenure and approved promotions to several faculty members effective with the start of the 2013-2014 academic year in September. These faculty are:

Jeffrey Anstine, Ph.D., was promoted to professor of management Doh-Khul Kim, Ph.D., was granted tenure Robert Moussetis, Ph.D., was promoted to professor of international business Godfrey Muganda, Ph.D., was promoted to professor of computer science